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Fairfield

NATIONAL BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH – WEAR YOUR HELMET & BE SEEN!

May 1, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT - As the month of May rolls in, so does National Bicycle Safety Month, andthe Fairfield Police Department, in collaboration with the Fairfield Bicycle & PedestrianCommittee, is gearing up to help ensure the safety of our young cyclists.Throughout the month of May, Fairfield Police Officers from the Bicycle Unit, Traffic SafetyUnit, and Patrol Division will be actively engaged in promoting bicycle safety, with a specialfocus on the importance of wearing helmets. Under the law, all children under the age of 15 arerequired to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, and we want to ensure that this safety measureis followed diligently. To incentivize helmet use among our young cyclists, we are thrilled to announce a specialpartnership with Dairy…

Westport

Westport Youth Commission Helps Launch New Student Job Bank

May 1, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT –The Westport Youth Commission is proud to announce the launch of a new employment platform specifically for high school students. Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn said, " Our student leaders pursued a new teen job platform after speaking with their peers who reported having found babysitting, dog-walking, and retail roles through word of mouth or the odd flier nailed to a pole. The Youth Commission wanted to create a new pathway to expand employment opportunities for high school students in Westport." Youth Commission member Jake Shufro (SHS ‘26) came up with the project and worked with his peers, speaking to Westport business leaders and stakeholders, researching other community job banks, and testing various options before landing on Greenwich-based QuadJobs as…

Stratford

STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN MAY

May 1, 2024 Alex

Chocolate Attack! Mental Health Awareness Month: We’ll release any bad energy by breaking a GIANT chocolate bar & take home a little chocolate for yourself. You can also create your own aromatherapy diffuser with your personally created scent to bring the good energy home! Grades 6-12. No registration. Thursday 5/2 at 3:30-5:00 pm. Star Wars Anniversary Celebration We’re celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Phantom Menace. Join us for movies, games, Star Wars Prizes, snacks & a good time with friends. Saturday 5/4 1:30-5:00 pm. Teen Open Art Hour Wednesday, 5/8 3:30-4:30. Calling all artists! Join us in the Teen Department to draw, paint, or sculpt whatever you like! We’ll provide all the supplies, you bring your artistic inspiration! No registration required.…

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Stabber Arrested

Apr 30, 2024 Alex

On April 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call for a man stabbed inthe area of 129 South Main Street. Norwalk Patrol Officers arrived in less than one minute andfound the victim being treated by a bystander. Officers rendered medical aid to the victim whowas soon transported to Norwalk Hospital by Norwalk Paramedics for serious injuries. Officerssecured the crime scene and began to canvass for witnesses. Norwalk Police Detectives arrived and assumed the investigation. Detectives recovered multipleitems of evidentiary value, interviewed witnesses and reviewed video surveillance. As a result,detectives were able to identify Gregory Goldstein as the person responsible for the stabbing.Goldstein was reported to have left the scene in a Honda Odyssey minivan. This informationwas…

Stratford

Stratford Library Events for First Half of May

Apr 30, 2024 Alex

Seed Library Grab’n’GoThe Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Seed Grab ‘n’ go for pickup on Wednesday, May 1 (Millet), 15 (Cucumber), and 29 (Sunflowers). You willreceive both the seeds and instructions on how to plant. Registration required. Toregister, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For moreinformation about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 orvisit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.Young Reader’s Book Club MeetingThe Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Young Reader’s Book Clubmeeting. This month’s book will be Clementine. The program meets on May 2 at6pm for grades 2-5. There will be a book discussion, games, a craft/or activity, anda snack offered. Children are asked to read the book before the discussion. Toregister, or for more information…

Westport

Westport News: Coyote Advisory

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) There have been several coyote attacks on dogs in Westport recently. Fortunately, none of the attacks were fatal. To protect your family pets, take the following measures:  Supervise your pets while they are out in the yard! Coyotes avoid conflict with humans, so your presence should prevent any problems.  While out at night with your pets, carry a powerful flashlight and keep tabs on your surroundings.  Coyotes can be successfully hazed or driven away using noise (high-decibel whistle or air- horn) or thrown objects (balls, sticks, rocks).  If you are walking a small pet and see a coyote, pick the pet up. Any time you are with your pet and see a coyote, give…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Weekend Stabbing Updates

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

Yesterday, at 11:17PM, There was a report of an assault with a weapon on the 1200 Block of Park Avenue. A female was stabbed with a knife injury to the thigh with non-life-threatening injuries.Roughly an hour later, at at 12:02 am there was a report of a house fight/ assault with a weapon at the 700 Block of Iranistan Avenue. Reports about multiple people fighting outside and one person who was stabbed. St. Vincent’s reported 3 walk-ins with injuries: one head laceration, and two with cuts and bruises.

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Shelton News: Shelton man sexually assaults Neighbor

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

On 04/24/2024 the Shelton Police received a complaint from a 29-year-old female that her next-door neighbor had sexually assaulted her. The female stated she went next door to 76-year-old Dennis Barry’s house to see if her package was mistakenly delivered to him. She claimed while there Barry inappropriately kissed her and fondled her breasts. The female also claimed that Barry tried to get her to touch his genital area.Barry was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault 4th Degree. Barry was released on a $2500.00 bond and as part of his conditions of release, he is to have no contact with the female neighbor. Barry was given a Derby Superior court date of 4/29/2024.

Stratford

Stratford News: Brittany Rondeau Wanted for Armed Robbery, Considered Armed and Dangerous

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Police Department Narcotics and Vice Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brittany Rondeau, who is the subject of an outstanding felony robbery arrest warrant. The warrant stems from an incident on March 19, 2024, at the Stratford Motor Inn on 2200 Stratford Avenue, where a victim reported being robbed at gunpoint of a bank bag containing cash and personal belongings by two males and one female. Following an investigation, two male suspects, Jack Madison and Courtney Estaba, were arrested and charged with various offenses related to the robbery. However, Brittany Rondeau remains at large. Brittany Rondeau, a white female from Marlborough was born on January 7, 1987, and is wanted for Robbery 1st Degree, Conspiracy to…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Weekend Fire Updates

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

Fire units responded to a detached garage fire at 3:00 am on Friday located at the 300 block of Wade Street. First unit on the scene reported a working fire that was declared under control in 30 minutes. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation with the Fire Marshal’s Office.Units responded to a structure fire at 8:30am on Saturday in the 400 block of Merritt Street. First unit on scene confirmed a working fire with reports from the occupants that everyone was out of the house. The fire was declared under control in 45 minutes. No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation with the Fire Marshal’s Office. Red Cross was not needed, and occupants…

NATIONAL BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH – WEAR YOUR HELMET & BE SEEN!

Westport Youth Commission Helps Launch New Student Job Bank

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Stratford Library Events for First Half of May

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